I have a torn meniscus in my right knee, and I had one PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection about 4 years ago. It's worked wonders for me, and I was able to squat and deadlift again...until I recently had a surgery to repair my rotator cuff and biceps tendon, but that's another story.

I have a torn meniscus in my right knee, and I had one PRP (platelet rich plasma) injection about 4 years ago. It's worked wonders for me, and I was able to squat and deadlift again...until I recently had a surgery to repair my rotator cuff and biceps tendon, but that's another story.

don't they also give you some xylocaine, lidocaine, etc. first? that pretty much numbs the pain. when i went to the walk-in surgeon last summer, he said "I can do this now?" I asked him if he was going to use something like that. He said sure so i told him to go for it. I never felt a thing. I was even making phone calls while he was cutting.

don't they also give you some xylocaine, lidocaine, etc. first? that pretty much numbs the pain. when i went to the walk-in surgeon last summer, he said "I can do this now?" I asked him if he was going to use something like that. He said sure so i told him to go for it. I never felt a thing. I was even making phone calls while he was cutting.

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Yes, I believe they do, like a topical numbing creme. It really isn't all that bad.

Well the insurance company denied the Orthovisc since I didn't try steroid injections first. Got them today and feel notably better, but I was told that they can cause more damage in the long run if administered too often.. Was amazed how painless it was..